[NMScience] Position announcement (don't reply to Ellen!)

[Ellen Loehman]

The Plains Conservation Center (PCC) seeks an Education Director with vision
and leadership to develop, implement and manage all aspects of our
year-round, multifaceted environmental education program.  This senior level
manager will play a leadership role in an organization ready to develop into
a regional resource for prairie protection and education.
 
About the Organization
Our Mission
The PCC exists to help preserve a remnant of native prairie, educate people
about its natural and cultural history, and help people develop a
conservation or environmental ethic that can be applied in their daily
lives.
 
Our History 
 
For 42 years, the Plains Conservation Center has brought the wonders of the
prairie to school children and families.  Wildlife, prairie wildflowers,
tipis, and a reconstructed sod village are the backdrop for education and
scientific research on the ecology and cultural history of the Plains.  We
are now entering one of the most exciting times in our history.  In Jan
2007, the PCC became an independent nonprofit organization contracted by the
West Arapahoe Conservation District for stewardship and education on 10,000
acres of Colorado prairie.  Our new Director of Education will join us as we
begin the planning process for capitalizing on these resources.
 
Our Land
The PCC operates two sites:  1,100 acres in Aurora, Colorado, which includes
a nature center, 9 miles of trails, an historic farm, and administrative
offices.  The West Bijou site boasts 9,000 acres of upland prairie, 6 miles
of West Bijou Creek, ravines, wetlands, and gallery forests. Significant
paleontological, archaeological, and natural resources have been identified
and extensive active research projects are underway at both sites.
 
Our Programs.
The PCC offers a variety of programs dealing with the natural and cultural
history of eastern Colorado. Programs for preschoolers, scouts, school
groups, and general public range from a one-hour visit to overnight programs
using our Plains Indian style tipis. Our website provides more information.
http://www.plainsconservationcenter.org/
 
About the Position
The PCC seeks a dynamic and experienced Education Director with a strong
commitment to executing the Center¹s mission for preservation and education.
The successful candidate will bring senior level nonprofit management
experience that demonstrates the ability to inspire, lead, and manage a
highly skilled and diverse staff and volunteers to achieve results.
Enthusiasm for natural science and the cultural history of the Plains, as
well as significant experience developing and implementing creative, highly
effective education programs is desired. Previous experience with master
planning, site development and interpretive facility design would be
advantageous. A complete job description is available on our website.
 
Please submit, in confidence, a letter expressing your interest and a
current resume to Tudi Arneill (Executive Director) at
tarneill at plainscenter.org (in Microsoft Word format). Application deadline
is December 14, 2008.
 
 
Jennifer Raab
Administrative and Volunteer Coordinator
Plains Conservation Center
info at plainscenter.org
http://www.plainscenter.org

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Ellen Loehman
loehman at aps.edu